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Practical, business-minded, self-motivated and analytical attorney. Extensive legal experience in both private practice (with the Denver law firms of Isaacson, Rosenbaum Woods & Levy and AmLaw 200 firm Holland & Hart) and as in-house counsel. Expert in crafting creative, innovative, value-adding and cost-effective legal solutions that empower businesses to grow with integrity and responsibility, while strengthening relationships with customers, employees, and key stakeholders. Enjoy working in an open, inclusive and collaborative manner across diverse teams.I have broad experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide variety of commercial, corporate, M&A, software, SaaS, security, privacy, technology, trademark/branding and intellectual property transactional, licensing and procurement documents for a wide variety of start-up and Fortune 500 companies, including mining, cable, software, cyber security, telecommunications, consumer retail, and real estate development. I also have broad experience managing litigation and dispute resolutions, overseeing risk assessments and regulatory compliance activities, and managing outside counsel, as well as managing associated budgets. I have a strong track record of delivering proven results that impact the bottom line across all aspects of a business.My drive to deliver results for an organization is the same determination that has fueled my passion as a competitive distance runner since the age of 7. A relentless pursuit of success, both as an attorney and as a runner, is built into my very DNA.

Listed skills include Leadership, Investigations, Litigation, Contract Law, and 35 others.